Aidan Haskell

Research Interests / Specializations:

Field Performance Evaluation of a Novel Pre-Treatment Stormwater System in a Cold Climate

There is an serious need to provide improved sustainable and resilient SWM systems in urban areas across Canada. One such solution may be a new catch basin, known as the EnviroBasin, that is placed directly at the stormwater runoff inlet to prevent contaminants, litter, and other debris carried by stormwater from entering storm sewers. This catch basin reduces the energy of inflowing water to capture suspended solids in the basket and underlying sump. While this ‘pre-treatment’ device catch basin has been developed and tested via numerous laboratory experiments and has been installed at several locations in Canada, its performance so far has been solely based on the mass of pollutants captured over a period. The objective of this study is to provide a holistic field assessment of this novel pre-treatment device for removing solids and contaminants from stormwater runoff. 

Personal Background:

Aidan Haskell graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from The University of Western Ontario in the Spring of 2023, where he developed a strong foundation in wastewater and stormwater management. During his time at Western, he was honored with being part of the Dean's Honour List as well winning the City of London Civil Engineering design competition in his final year if study. His previous education and experiences with Western equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to take on his current role as an MESc student. In his free time, Aidan enjoys reading, playing sports, and taking part in activities with his church.